Cheap Flights from San Diego to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from San Diego to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-12-03
SAN - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-16
SAN - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
SAN - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-03
SAN - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
SAN - MSY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
SAN - MSY
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
San Diego to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
1,596 mi
2,568 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Santa Ana - New Orleans · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - New Orleans · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - New Orleans · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - MSY
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to New Orleans.
San Diego and New Orleans are about 1,596 miles (2,568 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,596-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
